Looseleaf Lounge

2915 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Looseleaf Lounge has been inspected five times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Looseleaf Lounge is from Nov 20, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Looseleaf Lounge trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED DISHMACHINE STORED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 14, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED DISHMACHINE STORED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED DISHMACHINE STORED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 11, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AROUND THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, GREASE TRAP AND IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Looseleaf Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Looseleaf Lounge on file is from Nov 20, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Looseleaf Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Looseleaf Lounge.

Has Looseleaf Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Looseleaf Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Looseleaf Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.